Procurement

Build Nova Scotia ensures all purchasing and tendering activities are conducted in a fair and open manner to ensure we obtain the best value in terms of delivery, products, services, site selection and technical expertise. Business policies are consistent with other Provincial Government Departments, Agencies and Crown Corporations in accordance with the Province of Nova Scotia Sustainable Procurement Policy and all applicable trade agreements. Any tendering for construction work will be conducted in compliance with the standard documents issued by the Canadian Construction Association.

We strive to provide a transparent process for our vendor partners. For more information please contact BuildNSProcurement@novascotia.ca. For new business development opportunities on the Halifax waterfront, please contact BDO@buildns.ca.

Nova Scotia Tender Site

Standard Services Contract

Appendix B Submission Form

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Williams Lake Dam Replacement

Williams Lake is a popular spot for fishing and swimming and a valuable wildlife habitat. With parts of the rock and concrete dam dating back to the 1…

Williams Lake is a popular spot for fishing and swimming and a valuable wildlife habitat. With parts of the rock and concrete dam dating back to the 1700s, it is in poor condition and presents a safety issue. Repair work w…

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Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre Achieves LEED Gold Certification

August 22, 2024 – The Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre in Nova Scotia has recently achieved LEED Gold certification under the LEEDv4 Heal…

August 22, 2024 – The Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre in Nova Scotia has recently achieved LEED Gold certification under the LEEDv4 Healthcare rating system!  Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or…

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Bedford Waterfront Marina Pilot Project

Anticipated to run until mid-November (depending on Mother Nature), Build Nova Scotia has launched a pilot project to gauge interest in the possibilit…

Anticipated to run until mid-November (depending on Mother Nature), Build Nova Scotia has launched a pilot project to gauge interest in the possibility of a marina on the Bedford Waterfront. Located at the end of Convoy Qu…

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Historic Investment in Cellular Infrastructure to Enhance Safety, Connectivity

July 31, 2024 – Nova Scotians in areas with no cellular service will soon have better connectivity as a result of the Province’s largest ever in…

July 31, 2024 – Nova Scotians in areas with no cellular service will soon have better connectivity as a result of the Province’s largest ever investment in cellular infrastructure, which will enhance existing infrast…

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Evergreen Market Vendor Opportunity

Apply to be a vendor at the 2024 Evergreen Festival vendor market!…

Apply to be a vendor at the 2024 Evergreen Festival vendor market!

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Newly Constructed Helipad Reopens at Cape Breton Regional Hospital

The newly constructed helipad has opened at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

The newly constructed helipad has opened at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

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QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project Underway

Work has started on the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project with heavy equipment, site trailers and fencing now in place. Construction of a new e…

Work has started on the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project with heavy equipment, site trailers and fencing now in place. Construction of a new emergency department entrance and renovations to the ambulance entryway will start first.

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Mill Cove Ferry Will Navigate Nova Scotians from Bedford to Downtown Halifax

People who live in and around the Halifax area will have a new, environmentally friendly, high-speed ferry service for travel between Bedford and down…

People who live in and around the Halifax area will have a new, environmentally friendly, high-speed ferry service for travel between Bedford and downtown Halifax.

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Site Preparation Set to Start for New Healthcare Facility

Nova Scotians are one step closer to having better access to the healthcare they need with site preparation about to begin for the acute care tower at…

Nova Scotians are one step closer to having better access to the healthcare they need with site preparation about to begin for the acute care tower at the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s Halifax Infirmary site.

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New Public Spaces at Cunard

More space to play is coming to the Halifax waterfront.

More space to play is coming to the Halifax waterfront.

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